Compare 2/20 and 6/35
2/20 is smaller than 6/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
6/35 = 6 × 4/35 × 4 = 24/140 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 14/140 < 24/140 or 2/20 < 6/35
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